GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,682 km
4,774 miles
NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
Distance
7,682 km
4,774 mi / 4,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG NLU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Santa Lucia Air Force Base
IATA Code GIG NLU
ICAO Code SBGL MMSM
City Rio De Janeiro Reyes Acozac
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 19.760000, -99.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico is 7,682 kilometers (4,774 miles / 4,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:20 in Reyes Acozac. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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